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Vicon Part No. 8009-8128-02-00  Section 1 Rev 904  

XX128-02-00

 

 

 

 

Network Digital Video Recorder

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

Vicon Industries Inc. does not warrant that the functions contained in this equipment will meet your 
requirements or that the operation will be entirely error free or perform precisely as described in the 
documentation. This system has not been designed to be used in life-critical situations and must not be 
used for this purpose. 

 

 

 

 

Copyright © 2004 Vicon Industries Inc. All rights reserved. 
Product specifications subject to change without notice. 
ViconNet and its logo are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. 
Kollector Elite, Kollector Pro, VN-306T the Workstation and their logos are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. 
Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc. 
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. 

 

VICON INDUSTRIES INC., 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 

TEL: 631-952-CCTV (2288)  FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288)  TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116 

24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) 

UK: 44/(0) 1489-566300  WEB: www.vicon-cctv.com 

Summary of Contents for Kollector Pro

Page 1: ...ose Copyright 2004 Vicon Industries Inc All rights reserved Product specifications subject to change without notice ViconNet and its logo are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Kollector Elite Kollector Pro VN 306T the Workstation and their logos are trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Vicon and its logo are registered trademarks of Vicon Industries Inc Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp VICO...

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Page 3: ...hout the express prior written permission of Vicon The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and reference only The specifications on which they are based are subject to change without notice The software described in this manual is furnished under a license The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that agreement Information in this manual is subject ...

Page 4: ...ll the Kollector Pro Chapter 4 Operation describes how to power on boot and power off the Kollector Pro Chapter 5 Troubleshooting provides information on what to do in the unlikely event of a Kollector Pro malfunction Chapter 6 Maintenance provides information on maintaining the Kollector Pro Chapter 7 Shipping Instructions describes the procedure to be followed when sending a Kollector Pro back t...

Page 5: ...Chapter 4 Unpacking the Recorder 4 Required Items for Installation 4 Unit Components 5 Front Panel Controls and Connections 5 Rear Panel Controls and Connections 6 Mounting 7 Desktop 7 Rack 7 Installing the Kollector Pro 8 Step 1 Connecting the Hardware 8 Step 2 Connecting External Hardware to Termination Boxes 9 Step 3 Connecting Looping Cables 11 Step 4 Connecting the Power Supply 12 CHAPTER 4 O...

Page 6: ...APTER 10 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 21 List of Figures Figure 2 1 Kollector Pro Quick Installation 3 Figure 3 1 Front Panel Layout 5 Figure 3 2 Rear Panel Layout 6 Figure 3 3 Termination Box 10 Figure 3 4 Resistor Connection Types 10 Figure 3 5 Looping Cable 11 List of Tables Table 1 1 Accessory Kit 2 Table 8 1 Recommended Coaxial Cable Types 18 Table 8 2 Picture Quality vs Cable Length 19 Table 9 1 Re...

Page 7: ...tworked with all models of Kollector Elite VN 306T Transmitters and ViconNet workstations to create a complete system Kollector Pro complies with UL standard 2044 CSA safety standard C22 2 No 1 and meets requirements for an FCC Class A computing device Vicon requires the use of line conditioners voltage regulators and uninterruptible power supply UPS systems in the electrical power service NOTE Re...

Page 8: ...sensor input and communication signals RS 422 PTZ control 16 Video Adapter Cable certain models Used to adapt the video card ports for various monitors 1 Optical Mouse Used for GUI operation of the ViconNet software 1 Looping Cable Provides additional video looping outputs from each camera for use with other video components 2 Power Cord Used for power connection of Kollector Pro 1 Unpacking and I...

Page 9: ...XX128 02 00 Rev 904 Kollector Pro Network Digital Video Recorder Quick Installation 3 Chapter 2 Quick Installation Figure 2 1 Kollector Pro Quick Installation ...

Page 10: ...anels and their use Mounting defines all methods of securing the recorder for permanent use Installing the Kollector Pro describes how to install all necessary peripheral devices directly to the recorder as well as how to install all necessary peripheral devices to the Termination Boxes Unpacking the Recorder Carefully open the carton Remove the Accessory Kit and the recorder from the box and plac...

Page 11: ...ains the following components Power Switch Used to power on the recorder for more details refer to Powering On the Recorder page 13 Power LED Indicators Used to display the power status ON means recorder on and OFF means recorder off Floppy Drive Used as a removable data drive CD RW Drive Used as a high capacity removable data drive LED Viewing Window Used to view the status of the Power LEDs with...

Page 12: ...tly used Video Camera Inputs Standard BNC F connectors used for analog camera video input SMSR Aux Connections Standard RJ 45 connectors used for sensor and communication input for each video channel SMSR connectors are used for sensors and PTZ cameras Power Switch Used to power on and off the power supply of the recorder Power Receptacle Used to connect the provided Power Cable Keyboard Port A mi...

Page 13: ...esktop The desk or table must provide a surface of suitable strength for the Kollector Pro s weight of 45 lb 20 5 kg In addition there must be area left around the cabinet to provide suitable airflow for cooling Do not place heavy items on the cover Rack The recorder was designed to be mounted in a standard 19 inch 483mm wide vertical rack Use the provided rack mount ears to connect the recorder t...

Page 14: ...to operate the system To connect the ViconNet hardware 1 Perform the following connections refer to Figure 3 1 on page 5 and Figure 3 2 on page 6 Locate the keyboard on a flat surface near the recorder Connect the keyboard by inserting its connector into the correct port Locate the mouse on a flat surface near the recorder Connect the mouse by inserting its connector into the correct port Position...

Page 15: ...ollows Communications PTZ Control To connect a PTZ camera control to the Kollector Pro 1 Using a twisted pair cable as defined in Chapter 9 Twisted Pair Cable Recommendations prepare a 4 conductor plus shield type cable by stripping the ends back for use 2 Connect the PTZ wires to the Termination Box connectors either TX and TX or RX and RX depending on the type of the camera refer to Figure 3 3 o...

Page 16: ... 3 2 on page 6 RJ45 Cable Termination Box RJ45 Cable Termination Box Figure 3 3 Termination Box 5 When using a detector that operates with a resistor the resistor should be connected as follows Normally Open Detector The resistor should be connected to the sensor SENS and the ground GND connectors Normally Closed Detector The resistor should be connected between the detector s wire and the ground ...

Page 17: ...o one of the two Video Looping Output ports 2 Connect each of the remaining BNC F connectors to the Video Camera Input ports as defined in the following table In order to connect the video male to male BNC cables are required not included Cable Color Looping 1 Cameras Looping 2 Cameras Red 1 9 Green 2 10 Blue 3 11 Gray 4 12 Black 5 13 Yellow 6 14 White 7 15 Brown 8 16 NOTE Each BNC cable is labele...

Page 18: ...ta is lost it must be connected to an uninterruptible power source UPS before use To connect the UPS 1 Connect the Kollector Pro s power cord to the UPS power receptacle 2 Connect the UPS power cord to the wall outlet 3 Power on the UPS and ensure that it is working properly 4 Power on the Kollector Pro NOTE Refer to your UPS device s User Manual for a more detailed explanation of how to connect i...

Page 19: ...verify that the rear panel toggle switch is in the ON position I pressed in 2 Open the front panel cabinet and press the front panel toggle Power Switch towards the I position The button will switch back to the O which is its default position even when the system is running IMPORTANT Do not press any keyboard buttons at this time When the recorder completes booting and the Main Screen is displayed...

Page 20: ...230 VAC If voltage is present proceed to the next item Verify that the rear panel Power Switch is in the ON position I pressed in If the recorder fails to boot proceed to the next item Press the front panel Power Switch so it is in the ON position I pressed in If the recorder fails to boot call Vicon Technical Support If the recorder boots but does not display the Main Screen reboot the unit by to...

Page 21: ...old filter and then replace it with a new 105mm x 175mm filter 4 Close the filter housing 5 Turn the Kollector Pro back on and then close the front door To clean the filter 1 Turn the Kollector Pro off and then open the front door 2 Open the filter housing on the left hand side 3 Carefully remove the old filter and then wash it under running water with a mild soap 4 When the filter is completely d...

Page 22: ...remove the filter look at the front fan and ensure it is operating properly 4 Look at the fan in the rear of the Kollector Pro and ensure it is operational 5 When you have finished replace the filter turn the Kollector Pro back on and then close the front door CAUTION Do not open the recorder s top cover for any reason Failure to follow this instruction can result in serious injury to the user and...

Page 23: ...ce or returns from countries in Europe contact Vicon Europe Ltd Brunel Way Fareham PO15 5TX United Kingdom Phone 44 0 1489 566300 Fax 44 0 1489 566322 2 Attach a sheet of paper to the unit with the following information Name and address of the company returning the unit Name of the Vicon employee who issued the R A R A number Brief description of the installation Complete description of the proble...

Page 24: ...ng 95 or better coverage Cable Types The cable types listed below are the most common 75 ohm types used They vary in size diameter dielectric type and net DC resistance The larger cable results in a lower DC resistance and better video quality with increased difficulty in handling and installation Let the required picture quality and cable distance provide a guide in choosing the best cable type F...

Page 25: ...able 8 2 Picture Quality vs Cable Length Maximum Cable Run ft m Picture Quality RG 59 U RG 6 U RG 11 U Usable picture 1100 350 1500 450 2400 750 Clean picture 820 250 1000 300 1600 500 Best picture 400 120 530 160 820 250 For longer cable runs use a Vicon Video Amplifier to obtain a suitable picture ...

Page 26: ...cable types are dual individually shielded twisted pair in a single jacket This configuration is the most convenient for RS 422 RS485 applications Single twisted pair is also a suitable cable Choose a Belden cable type by referring to the characteristics and maximum distances listed below The maximum distance for the most reliable digital control refers to the distance between the CPU Keypad and t...

Page 27: ...figures represent the conversion of 100 of the electrical energy to heat Actual percentage of the heat generated will be less and will vary from product to product These figures are provided as an aid in determining the extent of cooling required for an installation System CPU For 30 and 60fps recorders Intel Celeron 1 8 MHz minimum For 120fps recorders Intel Pentium IV 2 4 MHz minimum RAM 512 MB ...

Page 28: ...with extra fan NOTE Dimensions exclude connectors and rack mount handles Weight Approximately 45 0 lb 20 5 kg Construction Steel case and hardware Color Black Shipping Dimensions Length 25 in 635 mm Width 24 in 610 mm Height 12 in 305 mm Shipping Weight Approximately 53 lb 24 kg Shipping Volume 4 2 ft 3 0 12 m 3 Environmental Characteristics Operating Temperature Range 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Operat...

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